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WebMD explains the uses and risks of the supplement branched-chain amino acids, sometimes used by athletes to prevent muscle breakdown during workouts.
Amino acids possess distinct pK a s for the carbonyl group, amino group, and any functional groups on the side chain that may be protonated or deprotonated.
BCAA supplements that contain concentrated amounts of amino acids are popular with gym goers. We take a look at how exactly ...
Researchers report that they have developed a faster, easier and cheaper method for making new amino acid chains -- the polypeptide building blocks that are used in drug development and industry ...
A team of scientists has discovered a new abiotic pathway for the formation of peptide chains from amino acids -- a key chemical step in the origin of life. The current study provides strong ...
You can cross branched-chain amino acid supplements off the list that might make your next marathon easier, according to new research published in the journal Amino Acids.
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are taken to boost muscle growth and exercise performance. Here are 5 proven benefits of BCAAs.
Scientists often build new protein molecules by stringing groups of amino acids together. These amino acid chains, called polypeptides, are the building blocks needed in drug development and the ...